A voluntary strike-off is when the directors apply to Companies House to remove their company from the register, on form DS01, for £13 online or £18 on paper. To strike off a limited company this [...]
By Steven Wiseglass | Corporate Recovery & Insolvency expert | Licensed Insolvency Practitioner | Founder & Director Inquesta First published June 2026. If your company cannot pay a tax bill that is due right [...]
Your company is in the red and you’re searching for ways of clearing debt quickly. You've found company exit services online promising to buy your company with debt for £1, eliminate creditors, and complete your [...]
Reading Football Club has been hit with a winding-up petition by former chief executive Nigel Howe, according to reports from The Telegraph. The Reading FC winding up petition, which seeks to force the League [...]
After months of speculation that had both markets and nerves shaking, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second Budget on November 26th, 2025. While the government frames this as a budget that “backs British business,” the [...]
“I have received a letter from HMRC” — If you've opened that familiar brown envelope and found an HMRC investigation letter inside, that sinking feeling in your stomach is entirely justified. As a company director, [...]
The joined up nature of our global economy today means that the ripple effect of policy changes by major economic powers can be felt across the globe, from Wall Street to Walsall. As a [...]
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) make up 99.9% of the UK’s private sector, yet an alarming number face insolvency each year. According to research, In 2023 alone, SME insolvency cases increased by 16%, building on [...]
As the year draws to a close, the Autumn Budget is a critical milestone for UK businesses and individuals alike. The Chancellor’s announcement shapes the economic landscape, influencing tax policies, employment, and more. Understanding the [...]
Running a business is challenging, but the risks involved become all the more complex and high-stakes when issues of financial distress come into play. Directors are tasked with making key decisions to protect the [...]